Islamic Relief Worldwide, Bangladesh implements two seasonal programs every year which are Ramadan and Qurbani. In 2011 IRW-B provided food packet to the 5,620 neediest families around the country who face food insecurity and hunger through Ramadan program with a view to lessen their burden during the month of Ramada.

Introduction of the Organization:

Rajibpur, Rowmari, Chilmari and
Ulipur, Nagesori, kurigram sadar upzillas of Kurigram district and Taragonj
upzilla of Rangpur district are considered as poorest part of Bangladesh and
disaster prone to its geographical situation. Millions of families are living
at the disaster prone part of Bangladesh
and becoming vulnerable and poorer. Sufferings of the poor people sensitized a
group of young man of various academic disciplines of the locality and to stand
by the side of the people improving livelihood options and capacity building
formed a samity entitled as “Garib
Unnyan Sangstha (GUS)”. The organization has taken permission from
Department of Social Services of the Government during 2001 and NGO Affairs Bureau
Register. GUS started formation of groups with the involvement of poor
community women and later on included men into the groups. Motivation sessions were
conducted in the groups for benefit of savings and encourage women to come out
from traditional social barriers and to take active part in development and
income generation activities with males for additional income of the family
improving socio-economic condition that ensure acceptability of women at
families.

Founder Message

Only few NGO activities were visible within the working
areas of the organization during disasters. We had to start development
activities for the poor community people in very adverse situation. Community
people, leaders and fundamentalists were against the activities and we had to
proceed carefully.

Char dwellers are
poor and vulnerable and leading sub-human lives fighting continuously against
hunger, poverty and disasters. Women were confined to houses and not allowed to
talk to outsiders and to take active part in development works with males. Even
income generation activities of females are not appreciated by husband and
outsiders of the community. Education ratios for females were very poor
especially female education.

Founder Message

Only few NGO activities were visible within the working
areas of the organization during disasters. We had to start development
activities for the poor community people in very adverse situation. Community
people, leaders and fundamentalists were against the activities and we had to
proceed carefully.

Char dwellers are
poor and vulnerable and leading sub-human lives fighting continuously against
hunger, poverty and disasters. Women were confined to houses and not allowed to
talk to outsiders and to take active part in development works with males. Even
income generation activities of females are not appreciated by husband and
outsiders of the community. Education ratios for females were very poor
especially female education.